The Big Watch Party at the Northern Lights Lounge

Gunflint Lodge | Gunflint Trail | Cook County, Minnesota

Celebrate the biggest football game of the year with a Watch Party at the Northern Lights Lounge at Gunflint Lodge, located along Minnesota’s iconic Gunflint Trail in Cook County. Join lodge guests, local residents, and visitors to the Boundary Waters area for an exciting evening of football, food, and community in our cozy Northwoods sports lounge.People taking shots at the bar

The Northern Lights Lounge will feature The Big Game live on multiple large-screen TVs with full sound, creating an immersive game-day experience you won’t find anywhere else on the Gunflint Trail. Guests can enjoy game-day food and drink specials, cold beer, handcrafted cocktails, and a lively atmosphere perfect for cheering on your favorite team—or simply enjoying the excitement of Super Bowl Sunday.

Whether you’re staying overnight at Gunflint Lodge, visiting from Grand Marais, or looking for a fun winter event in Cook County, MN, the Northern Lights Lounge is the perfect place to gather. Doors open early so guests can arrive ahead of kickoff, settle in with friends, and enjoy pre-game coverage before the action begins.

We welcome both Lodge guests and the public to the party. Seating is first-come, first-served, so we recommend arriving early. Make a day of it by pairing the game with winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling before heading into the Lounge for kickoff.

Event Highlights:

  • The Big Game shown live with full sound
  • Multiple large-screen TVs
  • Game-day food and drink specials
  • Warm, welcoming Northwoods atmosphere
  • Located at Gunflint Lodge on the Gunflint Trail
  • Open to the public and Lodge guests

If you’re searching for a watch party near Grand Marais, things to do on the Gunflint Trail in winter, or sports bars in Cook County, Minnesota, the Northern Lights Lounge at Gunflint Lodge is your destination for  Sunday.